Bulgur Pilaf With Chickpeas
This hearty vegan bulgur pilaf is a simple yet flavorful one-pot meal. It combines tender bulgur wheat with protein-rich chickpeas and a savory tomato base. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or a light dinner.
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- Temps total
- 45 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
- Per ració
- 414 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir gluten. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 2 csolive oil
- 1 uyellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 gragarlic, minced
- 2 cstomato paste
- 1 csred pepper paste
- 1,5 tassamedium bulgur, rinsed
- 3 tassavegetable broth, warm
- 1 llaunacanned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 ctsalt
- 0,5 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 0,25 tassafresh parsley, chopped(opcional)
Estris
large pot · wooden spoon
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
Uns 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Uns 6 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add the tomato paste and red pepper paste, cooking and stirring for 2-3 minutes to deepen their flavor.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Cooking the pastes helps release their full flavor.
- 5
Add the rinsed medium bulgur, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Uns 1 min
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Uns 15 min
Nota de cuina: Do not lift the lid during simmering to retain steam.
- 7
After 15 minutes, stir in the chickpeas, cover again, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, or until the bulgur has absorbed most of the liquid and is tender.
Uns 5 min
- 8
Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: This resting period allows the bulgur to fully fluff up.
- 9
Fluff the pilaf with a fork, then serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 413,5kcal
- Proteïnes
- 14,9g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 73g
- Greixos
- 8,6g
- Fibra
- 17,5g
- Sucre
- 4,8g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover bulgur pilaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out.